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Mtn. View: What You Need To Know About Getting A Mortgage In Today's Environment
Here are the factors lenders are going to be looking at very closely when you go to apply for a mortgage.

Here are the factors lenders are going to be looking at very closely when you go to apply for a mortgage.

Looking to step up or just see how the 1 percenters live? Check out these big Golden State digs.

A look at the housing transformation of this region.
A new report shows that 9 of the top 20 cities with the fastest increasing home values were in the Bay Area.
However ... median home sale prices rose by 9 percent.
The median list price of homes here in January 2015 varied little from all of 2014. Prices also have remained moderate.
Have a look at the 20 top-dollar communities in the Valley and see where home prices have taken the biggest jump.
Sales in Santa Clara County were the highest with 1,774 homes sold in Dec. 2014.
Here's what you must know as a home buyer if you carry credit card debt, when qualifying for a mortgage.
Are you doing the right thing with your real estate investments?
“The dramatic drop in the share of distressed sales throughout the state reflects a market that is fully transitioning from the housing downturn,” said C.A.R. President Kevin Brown.
In Santa Clara County, home sales decreased 13.4 percent from December 2012 to December 2013, but the median price rose to $625,000, a 14.8% increase.
The answer to affordable housing lies in less space and more peace of mind.
The map below shows the number of owner-occupied homes valued between $150,000 and $199,999 in your neighborhood, as reported by the US Census Bureau.
Patch.com partner Zillow.com provides updates on new homes for sale in Mountain View.
Patch.com partner Zillow.com provides updates on new homes for sale in Mountain View.
Patch.com partner Zillow.com provides updates on new homes for sale in Mountain View.
Patch.com partner Zillow.com provides updates on new homes for sale in Mountain View.
Patch.com partner Zillow.com provides updates on new homes for sale in Mountain View.
Santa Clara County trails only San Mateo, San Francisco and Marin counties in median home price.
Patch.com partner Zillow.com provides updates on new homes for sale in Mountain View.
Patch.com partner Zillow.com provides updates on Open Houses in Mountain View.
Patch.com partner Zillow.com provides updates on new homes for sale in Mountain View.
Population growth, employment growth and income growth were all determining factors.
Patch.com partner Zillow.com provides updates on new homes for sale in Mountain View.
Patch.com partner Zillow.com provides updates on new homes for sale in Mountain View.
The number of foreclosures has fallen dramatically.
Realty Trac releases latest information on number of foreclosures, how many are for sale and what they're selling for.
Living in Mountain View can be a little pricey. Here's a look at what people paid in rent according to the Census. Have more figures? Add them in comments!
The window of the former frozen yogurt eatery on Castro Street displays an 'available' sign.
A sister restaurant to Ephesus, this new café replaces Neto Caffe and Bakery.
Developer releases plans for the next 10 acres of project; believes it addresses council and resident concerns.
The Village at San Antonio Center announces new retailers. First residential tenant moves in Friday.
Despite a slowdown in January, the regional housing market continues to rebound.
The Safeway will open on April 19, 2013.
The future of two Mountain View storefronts and their employees await the decision of the Federal Trade Commission.
Real estate website forecasts prices to increase for 2013 in all but one Bay Area zip code
The popular bakery, salad and coffee shop replaces the old Blockbuster at El Monte Center.